ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Quiz Questions
Extract:
A client who is breastfeeding and concerned her baby is not getting enough food since her milk has not come in.
Question 1 of 5
A client who is breastfeeding tells her nurse that she is concerned that her baby is not getting enough food since her milk has not come in. The best response from the nurse is which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the client that milk typically comes in around day three provides factual reassurance and addresses her concern.
Extract:
A first-time postpartum mom about newborn feeding cues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a first-time postpartum mom about newborn feeding cues. Which of the following should she include in her teaching? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A: Lip smacking is an early hunger cue. B: Hand-to-mouth movements signal feeding readiness. D: Finger sucking indicates hunger. C and E are not feeding cues.
Extract:
A client who gave birth 2 days ago, with respirations 26 breaths/min and labored, complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath.
Question 3 of 5
A client gave birth 2 days ago and is preparing for discharge. The nurse assesses respirations to be 26 breaths/min and labored, and the client complains of chest pain & short of breath ambulating from the bathroom this morning. Lung sounds are clear. The nurse alerts the primary care provider and the nurse-midwife to her concern that the client may be experiencing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms of tachypnea, chest pain, and dyspnea with clear lung sounds suggest pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening postpartum complication.
Extract:
A 12-hour postpartum patient.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a care plan for her 12-hour postpartum patient which include prevention of thrombosis. During implementation, the nurse is expected to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early ambulation promotes circulation, reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis postpartum.
Extract:
A client who is two days postpartum and has a fourth degree perineal laceration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the prescribed orders for a client who is two days postpartum and has a fourth degree perineal laceration. Which of these orders should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enemas are contraindicated with fourth-degree lacerations due to risk of trauma and pain; stool softeners are preferred.